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Emilis Bartninkas
Zalgiris II – Tornado KM 73-71
Zalgiris II held off Tornado KM to advance into the semifinal stage. The hosts trailed by 9 points after three quarters before their 23-12 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Zalgiris II made 22-of-28 free shots (78.6 percent) during the game. Zalgiris II outrebounded Tornado KM 54-40 including 19 on the offensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Tornado KM helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was forward Emilis Bartninkas (198-2004) who had a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks. Forward Dominykas Cernius (204-2004) chipped in a double-double by scoring 15 points and 16 rebounds. Four Zalgiris II players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Zilvinas Rusys (170-2004) who recorded a double-double by scoring 18 points and 13 rebounds and swingman Augustas Gudelevicius (192-2004) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively.
Top scorers:
Zalgiris II: K.Kajus 19+3reb+2ast, B.Emilis 18+15reb+3ast, C.Dominykas 15+16reb+1ast, K.Matas 11+7reb+7ast, A.Erikas 6+1reb+2ast, A.Aurimas 3+9reb+1ast
Tornado KM: R.Zilvinas 18+13reb+3ast, G.Augustas 15+5reb+1ast, M.Marius 12+5reb+1ast, J.Modestas 7+1reb+1ast, M.Sarunas 7+4reb+5ast, S.Erikas 6+4reb+4ast
gschID: 984025
Tags : EMILIS BARTNINKAS, ZALGIRIS KAUNAS 2ND TEAM, LITHUANIAN BASKETBALL
